Begin by making the dough. To do so, combine the 1 C warm water with 1 T yeast in the bowl of your stand mixer, or a large bowl. Allow the yeast to sit in the water for 1 minute or so, until it’s frothy & begins to smell yeasty. Then, add in the 1 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. salt and 1 T olive oil.

Measure out the total of 2 1/2 C flour. We use 1 1/2 C of whole wheat and then 1 C white whole wheat, but you can use all whole wheat, all white whole wheat, or a split of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, or even whole wheat and bread flour. Choose what your family likes and add the flour to the wet ingredients. Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes in your mixer, or for 5-7 minutes by hand.

Cover the dough and allow it to sit for 10ish minutes while you prepare the topping ingredients. First, mix together the tomato paste with 2 tsp. Italian seasoning and 1/2 tsp. sea salt. For a real treat, add in a minced garlic clove.

Then, grab three slices of string cheese. Divide each into thirds – the long way. Set aside.

When you have the toppings ready, find your pizza pan and stretch out your pizza dough as you would to make a pizza shape. However, make the pizza dough hang over the edge of your tray by 2-3 inches.

Place the string cheese about 1 inch from the edge all the way around the pizza.

Then, dip your finger in a small dish of water and run your wet fingertip around the outside edge of the crust. Fold that outside edge over the cheese and press to seal.

Spread the tomato paste mixture over the center of the crust.

Then, add your toppings.

Place the pizza into an oven preheated to 425 degrees F. Bake in the center rack for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and nicely browned.

Remove from the oven and slice to serve.

For an extra special treat, brush the crust with an olive oil, Italian seasoning and garlic blend…. yum!

When cooking, please make sure to follow kitchen hygiene and safety -- cook meat until internal temperature is at safe levels, always check labels for allergens, and use caution in the kitchen -- I love sharing recipes, but I am not liable for damages done as a result of trying these recipes.